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James Flannery Obituary
May 11, 1941 - September 6, 2025
James J. Flannery, 84, of West Haven, beloved husband of Ellen J. Moran Flannery, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Spring Village at Danbury. Loving father of RoseMary (Kevin) Ritch of Ridgefield and James B. (Michelle) Flannery of Bethany. Grandfather of Macie and Riley Flannery. Brother of John (Anne) Flannery of MA and the late Joseph Flannery and Helen Hunt. James was a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx, on May 11, 1941, son of the late Joseph J. and Helen Citelli Flannery. Prior to his retirement, James worked as a life insurance underwriter for Equitable Life Insurance Co.
His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven, WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish in St. John Vianney Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call TUESDAY, from 4pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America at www.alzfdn.org . Sign James's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net .
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Eva & Dave Davies
September 7, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with Ellen, Rosemary, and JB throughout this difficult time. May you all bask in your thoughts and memories of Jim.
We will both miss his many jokes, and his laughter. RIP Jim. Peace and condolences to his family and friends.
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